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Chapter 191 Concubines Fighting

“Miss, I just went to Ruyi’s room pretending to deliver something, and I saw that Zhou Jingsan had dark circles under his eyes and a dark complexion, but he was still complacent and didn’t care.” Zhao Mama whispered to Liu Cuiyi.

"It's about 70% done," Liu Cuiyi nodded slowly. "Now spread the word that I have an extremely effective fertility formula that I'm preparing to give to Ruyi!"

"I know, when those concubines hear this news, they'll all start fighting like fighting cocks." Zhao Mama understood. "Don't even mention that Zhou Jingsan is already at his limit, even a person made of iron couldn't hold on."

Soon, a rumor spread throughout the Zhou family's backyard. All the concubines heard that the eldest mistress had a very effective and efficient method for conceiving a child.

They would rather believe it exists than not.

After all, Liu Cuiyi is currently pregnant, and the pregnancy is progressing smoothly. Doctor Xu, who has examined her pulse, said that this pregnancy is most likely to be a boy.

Who wouldn't want to bear a son to secure their future as a wife or concubine? Besides, the Zhou family already had very few male heirs. They finally managed to raise one to three years old, but he fell into a well and drowned.

So everyone wanted this formula for conceiving a child, especially after hearing that Liu Cuiyi intended to give it to Ruyi, everyone became even more anxious.

That little bitch Ruyi, relying on her youth and beauty, has taken over the young master's life. She hasn't left her room for days. If this continues, the young master's already weak body will probably be ruined.

If they really reach the point of having no harvest at all, what good will it do them even if they have a way to have children?
So, whether it was Aunt Sun, Aunt Zheng, Aunt Feng, or Aunt Su, they all tried to bribe the people in Liu Cuiyi's room to secretly copy the formula for giving birth.

Among them, Aunt Sun was the most competitive, because she originally had a son, who unfortunately died young.

This child almost took her life, and now, after much agonizing thought, she is determined to give birth to a son again, no matter what.

"Song Ma, go to that little slut's room and tell the young master that my heartache has flared up again and I want to see him one last time! Please beg her to let her out!" Aunt Sun was dressed in her finest attire, and exquisite dishes were laid out on the table.

The old woman did as she was told and invited Zhou Jingsan over.

As soon as Zhou Jing entered the room, he knew she wasn't having a fit of heartache, so he smiled and said, "I was wondering why there was such a strong smell of vinegar in this room. Turns out someone's jealousy has been spilled."

Aunt Sun was the most skilled at acting coquettishly. She immediately threw herself into Zhou Jingsan's arms and said in a high-pitched voice, "I haven't seen my beloved for so long. What else could it be but heartache? Young Master, you really only see the new love and not the old one."

"You're such a smooth talker." Zhou Jingsan pinched her cheek lightly. "I'm starving, and the food and wine you prepared are perfect."

"Tsk tsk, you probably don't even have time to eat in that room!" Aunt Sun said sourly. "But when you come to my room, this old and faded woman, you start thinking about being hungry."

As she said this, she picked up the wine pot and poured wine for Zhou Jingsan. She had put a secret drug in the wine pot beforehand, which was specially used to enhance the mood in the bedroom.

She had to do this to ensure everything went smoothly this time.

Firstly, she was afraid that Zhou Jingsan would leave after finishing his meal, and secondly, she was afraid that he would be useless in bed.

As the saying goes, there are too many wolves and not enough meat. The women in the backyard are all like mother wolves with green eyes, wishing they could swallow Zhou Jingsan whole.

Even if you can't, if you catch it, you should still take a big bite.

"Ruyi, what brings you here?" Liu Cuiyi was eating bird's nest porridge when she looked up and saw Ruyi walk in. "The eldest young master was invited away by Aunt Sun, so I came to keep the eldest mistress company." Ruyi had only been in the household for a short time, and Liu Cuiyi had paid to have her in, so she was treated with great respect.

"That's good, I was just thinking of having someone to talk to." Liu Cuiyi smiled. "Chunmei, serve Ruyi a bowl of bird's nest porridge too."

While the two of them were enjoying their bird's nest porridge, Zhou Jingsan was making love to Aunt Sun in her room.

“I have a decent ginseng here. Take it back! Make some ginseng soup for the young master every now and then, but don’t overdo it,” Liu Cuiyi said with a smile.

"Thank you so much, Madam. You are so kind. You always think of the young master and also care about your servant." Ruyi thanked you profusely and left with the ginseng.

When the lamps were lit that evening, Zhao Mama came in and said to Liu Cuiyi, "Zhou Jingsan was dragged away by Aunt Hu again. I noticed that he was walking unsteadily, and he was obviously running out of energy."

"Isn't he naturally fond of this? He often says, 'To die under the peony is to die a romantic death.'" Liu Cuiyi smiled. "Those concubines all want to have sons, and they are jealous of Ruyi's exclusive favor. Naturally, they will use all their tricks, which inevitably leads to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs and draining the pond to catch all the fish."

The young master's body is already exhausted; how could they possibly succeed without medication? Such potent drugs are fine occasionally, but daily use would be unbearable even for someone as strong as an Arhat.

"In my opinion, the young master will have to give up in a few days," said Zhao Ma. "Miss, your hard days are coming to an end."

"It's getting late, go to sleep, Aunt Zhao," Liu Cuiyi said. "Tomorrow we'll go back to my parents' home and bring Yan'er and Shu'er back."

“Girl, what are you doing…” Zhao’s mother asked, puzzled.

“He is, after all, their father,” Liu Cuiyi sighed. “Letting them come back to see him will fulfill the traditional family bond. It will also remind them that a man who is fond of drinking and womanizing will not live long.”

Zhou Jingsan opened his eyes groggily, feeling as if he had been beaten a thousand times with a washing mallet, every part of his body aching.

The pain was accompanied by a numbness, like countless ants crawling around.

"Young Master, you're awake." Ruyi leaned closer gently. "I just finished making ginseng soup. Let me serve you a bowl."

"Alright, I was just feeling a bit powerless," Zhou Jingsan coughed and said, "What number are we now?"

"Sixteen already," Ruyi said with a smile. "How could the young master forget the date?"

"You're already sixteen! Time really flies!" Zhou Jingsan said, somewhat dazed. "I remember you only entered the manor on the sixth day of the month, right?"

“Yes! Ten days have passed in the blink of an eye,” Ruyi said.

"I'm so tired these days, I want to take a break for a few days." Zhou Jingsan could clearly feel that his body was failing him, and a sense of fear crept into his heart.

“Alright, young master, please drink the ginseng soup first,” Ruyi replied obediently.

Zhou Jingsan wanted to conserve his energy and build up his strength, but some people didn't want to do as he wished.

"I consulted the doctor and it's confirmed that the tenth day after menstruation is the most fertile time," Aunt Zheng said anxiously. "If I miss this chance, I'll have to wait another month. Who knows what the situation will be like in a month? That bitch surnamed Sun has been bullying me for years because she has a son. I'm determined to get revenge!"